Recommendations for perinatal transport
Esqué Ruiz, M.; Figueras Aloy, J.; García Alix, A.; Alomar Ribes, A.; Blanco Bravo, D.; Ferández Lorenzo, J.R.
Anales Espanoles de Pediatria 55(2): 146-153
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0302-4342 PMID: 11472667 Document Number: 532953
Perinatal transport should be integrated into a system of perinatal care within a regional health care program and should be planned according to the healthcare map of each community. We describe the various types of transport, their advantages and disadvantages, the resources required, and the protocol that should be followed in perinatal transfer. We highlight the importance of maternal and neonatal transport. The organization of transfers receives special attention, and we discuss the different functions of the coordinating, referral and receiving centers as well as those of the transport assistance team. We also discuss ethical-legal questions.